The announcement on the plane shortly before landing in Srinagar was something like this, “please be aware that it is strictly forbidden to take photos from any aircraft or at the airport in Srinagar.” Bummer actually – I was just getting ready to pull out my camera to get a great arrival shot of the Himalaya …

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